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Search current volunteering opportunities near you
Volunteers play a big role in what we do. We have a range of opportunities available which are regularly renewed.
You can book on to many of our volunteer opportunities and apply via the pages below.
If you're looking for a day for a large group or are from a business and want to know more about what opportunities we have for you & your team, do consider our Wild Wellbeing Days
Wildflower plug and tree planting
Join us on our summer wildflower plug planting this year - not only in our meadows, but also in community spaces and to help restore our…
Wildlife Walk Assessor
Do you enjoy looking for wildlife while out walking? Do you have an attention to detail? Then why not visit our wildlife walk sites to…
Rockpool Roadies
Wanted: volunteers to collect rockpool creatures and/or take the portable rockpool to groups, care homes, and events.
Geocache Creator Volunteers
Are you experienced at setting up geocaches? Are you based around Barrow? Then we’d love you to help create caches to connect people…
West Coast Volunteer
Do you love nature? Do you enjoy meeting people? Do you live in West Cumbria? Nature and community enthusiasts needed to support Cumbria…
Get involved in practical conservation work on a Conservation Day
Get stuck in to practical task on a hands-on conservation day.
Time in Nature Volunteer: Workington
Support friendly outdoor sessions for people living with dementia in a care home.
The Bay Community Events Volunteer
Help people and nature by volunteering on The Bay’s community engagement events.
Wildlife Watch helpers -Cumbria wide
Help us engage the next generation in taking action for wildlife!. We are looking for people to help with our existing groups in Barrow…
White-faced darter monitoring
Come and help us monitor this rare species that has been reintroduced to sites in Cumbria. You don’t have to be a wildlife expert,…
Coastal and marine surveying
Explore and record our coastal and marine wildlife. All welcome!
Squirrel Monitoring Rangers - Staveley
We want to know what the squirrel population is like around Staveley - can you help?
Nature and wellbeing volunteers
Assist with group nature and wellbeing sessions in the Barrow area with The Bay team.
Beach Cleans
Help to keep our beautiful Cumbrian beaches clean and free from litter that could harm wildlife. See upcoming opportunities below.
Volunteer Training
Do your plant ID skills need tuning? Are you new to butterfly monitoring? Check out our training opportunities this summer.